SERMI certification extra Independent Operator employees (IOe)

Independent car, body repair and motorhome companies that work on security-related parts of vehicles, such as car keys, ignition locks, car doors and the ECU, are obliged to have a SERMI certificate from 1 April 2024. To do so, you must first apply for certification for your company and one employee. Via this page, you can quickly and easily apply for SERMI certification for additional employees, also known as Independent Operator employees (IOe).

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Also apply for certification for your company

You should at least have a certificate for your company. You can apply this certificate via the page SERMI certification Independent Operator (IO) and one Independent Operator employees (IOe).

Certified in 5 steps

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Why SERMI certification?

For many years, Kiwa has been your trusted vehicle security certification body. As one of the first organisations in Europe, we are accredited for SERMI as an inspection body. Thanks to SERMI, working on theft-related parts of vehicles becomes:

Simpler: You can log in to all manufacturers with a single login (Digidentity) to access security-related information;

More economical: Direct access to information from different vehicle manufacturers in once instead of for each brand separately;
Faster: You no longer need to submit a separate application to the manufacturer for each brand. Moreover, the procedure to get SERMI certification is shorter than the access procedures at the manufacturers;
Carefree: You are certified for a period of 5 years. During these 5 years, Kiwa will do one audit at your premises to see whether you still meet the SERMI requirements.

On-site inspection

In order to ensure that the information provided in the application is correct and that the procedural requirements are applied in day-to-day operations, at least two inspections shall be carried out during the period of validity:

One unannounced inspection;
An inspection during the last six months, at the request of the company;
In case a complaint requires an on-site inspection;
If there are deviations during the inspection, an additional visit may take place.

According to the requirements for SERMI, the employer is obliged to report to Kiwa in case of:

Changes to company details;
Dissolution of its activities;
Termination of employment of a certified employee (notification within 3 business days);
Obtaining an on-site inspection within six months of the expiry of the approval certificate.

The employee's or company's certification can be revoked if the company or employee fails to meet obligations.

During the validity period of your certificate, we will inform your company of relevant changes in regulations.

All specified sites where SERMI activities are performed should be visited for on-site inspection.

Costs of on-site inspection per location, including assessment 5 employees: € 595,- *.
Additional work at on-site inspection, additionally billed: € 50,- / half hour

SERMI certificates for your company and mechanic

The name of the SERMI certificate is derived from the European partnership of manufacturers and independent automotive companies, officially known as the Forum for Access to Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI).

Recently adopted European regulations mandate that independent companies specialised in car, body repair and motorhome repairs should obtain certification to continue working on theft-related parts of cars and motorhomes. The SERMI certificate merges and replaces all existing brand-specific certificates. Both the company and its mechanics must be SERMI certified. The company certificate applies to all branches of the company.

* Listed prices are per 5 years, exclude VAT and include SERMI license fees. Prices are at the rates in effect for 2024.

** Kiwa reverse charges VAT on purchases outside The Netherlands. This means that Kiwa does not charge VAT but transfers it to the client outside The Netherlands. The client must pass on the VAT locally applicable on the tax return.

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